Media personality and singer Nandi Madida recently took a moment to honour a very special man in her life — her father, Thamsanqa Mngoma — with a touching birthday message shared on Instagram over the weekend.
In the thoughtful tribute, Nandi praised her dad not just for his achievements, but for the grace, discipline, and quiet strength he’s shown throughout his life. She called him a living example of excellence, reflecting on the impact he’s had on her journey.
Nandi comes from a family of high achievers — her siblings include Dr. Langalethu “Langa” Mngoma, who also has a growing presence as an influencer, Norma Mngoma, a well-known businesswoman, and her brother Thabo Mngoma.
Penning her message, this is what she wrote:
“Happy Birthday, Dad. Today we celebrate more than just your birthday, we celebrate the excellence, strength, and legacy you embody every single day. You have shown me what it means to lead with dignity, work with integrity, and love with purpose.
Your wisdom, your resilience, and your belief in who we are as Black people, in our brilliance and our ability to rise, continue to light the way for me and for everyone you have touched.” wrote Nandi.
Living example of Black excellence
Nandi went on to share even more love in her message, adding:
“Thank you for being a living example of Black excellence, not just in your achievements, but in the grace, humility, and discipline with which you carry yourself. You are a reminder that excellence is not just what we do, but who we are when no one is watching.
I’m so proud to be your child. May this new year bring you peace, joy, and the recognition you so deeply deserve,” wrote Nandi.
She also took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, sharing a few throwback snaps of her dad alongside her and her siblings as kids:
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